ELIGIBILITY:

Student types: Domestic, International, Current, Prospective

Student levels: Postgraduate research

Selection bases: Academic merit

Ongoing eligibility: Continuation based on academic performance

Extension duration: 6-month extension available.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 set the basis for the conditions of award and outline the basic eligibility requirements for this scholarship. 

The ANU has established an RTP Policy & Procedure, which outlines the standards, processes and conditions for this scholarship.  These documents are available from the reference document section of this page.

Candidates are ranked, and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process to the top-ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.

Commencing students: No application is required specifically for this scholarship, as all eligible candidates will be considered. Note to ensure you are considered, please ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form to note that you are interested in being considered for any available scholarships. 

Continuing students: Please complete and return the “Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for an HDR Scholarship” form to your Academic College.

BENEFIT:

VALUE $39,069 per annum (Full-time base RTP stipend rate 2026) per annum